🇱🇧 Corporate Tax in Lebanon
Headline rate: 17%
Joint Stock Company / Limited Liability Company (SAL/SARL)
Companies in Lebanon are subject to 17% corporate income tax on profits. The offshore company regime (1983 Offshore Law) offers 0% tax on foreign-source income for qualifying holding and service companies. VAT applies at 11% on most goods and services. Withholding tax of 10% applies on dividend distributions. A 7.5% tax applies on interest income. The tax system remains functional on paper but enforcement and collection have been disrupted by the ongoing economic crisis.
Key Facts
- Double tax treaties: 35
- Memberships: UN, Arab League, Greater Arab Free Trade Area, WTO (observer)
- Legal system: Civil law (French-influenced Code of Commerce)
- Fiscal year: January – December
This content is educational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation. Data last verified March 2026.